Before she became the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton was just an ordinary 20-something doing things that 20-somethings do. Well, sort of.
Pictures of a younger Kate Middleton in her pre-royal days seem like a glimpse into another life. While yes, she was still chased by paparazzi due to the fact she was dating the future King, Kate didn’t let that get in the way of having a (mostly) typical 20s experience. She went out to clubs, she attended events with her friends and she wore ordinary clothes that weren’t custom-made for her.
It’s the latter point that TikTokkers are now revisiting almost two decades later. Kate’s style was eclectic at times, traditional and modest at others, but she had a consistent aesthetic that’s still influential to this day.
And alongside TikTokkers recreating the Princess’ former style, some have taken things to the next level by curating specific ‘Kate Middleton drops’ of vintage clothing on Depop, according to the Daily Mail.
So, to pay homage to the style queen (or Princess, more accurately), we’ve rounded up some of her best pre-royal looks from her younger years below.
In 2005 aged 23, Kate was snapped while skiing in royal favourite spot, Klosters.
Kate also attended the Gatcombe Park Festival of British Eventing in 2005 wearing boots reminiscent of what would become her wardrobe staple—her Penelope Chilvers boots.
A moment for this floral midi, worn by 24-year-old Kate to an event in London in 2006.
Kate wrapped up for a day at the races in an all-beige ensemble that same year.
At 24, Kate was already beginning to establish her personal affiliation with the humble midi dress.
Never, ever forget this Ugg boots moment in 2007.
Kate’s night out ensemble (pictured in 2007) consisted a satin midi dress and black leather bag.
Kate attended the Cheltenham Festival in 2007 in a baby blue coat and printed scarf.
And saving the best for last—Kate was photographed attending a charity event called the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco in 2008. It was a slight departure from her usual demure ensembles but on theme as ever.
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